fleurs-de-lis

from The Collaborative International Dictionary of English v.0.48

Fleur-de-lis \Fleur`-de-lis`\, n.; pl. {Fleurs-de-lis}. [F.,
   flower of the lily. Cf. {Flower-de-luce}, {Lily}.]
   1. (Bot.) The iris. See {Flower-de-luce}.
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   2. A conventional flower suggested by the iris, and having a
      form which fits it for the terminal decoration of a
      scepter, the ornaments of a crown, etc. It is also a
      heraldic bearing, and is identified with the royal arms
      and adornments of France.
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